FWC considers first statewide bear hunt in nearly a decade amid rising black bear numbers
The number of black bears in Florida has grown significantly since the early 2000s. Some claim the state is overcrowded with ...
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FWC to hold virtual meeting to discuss black bear hunt. What we know.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering a regulated black bear hunt. A virtual meeting is ...
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FWC seeking public input on potential statewide black bear hunt
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on options for regulated black bear hunting across the ...
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FWC seeking public input on potential statewide black bear hunt
The commissioners then directed FWC staff to propose options for a potential bear hunt. A virtual public meeting will be held on March 13 at 6 p.m., comments can also be emailed to BearComments ...
Florida wildlife officials looking at possibility of restarting bear hunting across state
FLORIDA, USA — Florida wildlife officials are considering restarting black bear hunting across the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a virtual public meeting ...
Florida's black bears may be in the crosshairs again as public calls rise with development
In recent years Florida's black bear population has grown significantly in some areas, and they were removed from state ...
Florida wildlife officials to hold series of meetings about bear hunts returning to state
FWC Executive Director Roger Young said that the first meeting, open to anyone "who wants to provide feedback" on a potential ...
Palm Beach Post6 天
Florida's black bears may be in the crosshairs again as public calls rise with development
"I would like to see a proposal from staff for a bear hunt," said FWC commissioner Gary Lester at the agency's December meeting in Lakeland. The idea of a hunt happened to coincide with an ...
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FWC To Hold Public Meeting On Potential Black Bear Hunting In Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public input on the possibility of regulating black ...
Florida considers lifting bear hunting ban after nearly a decade
The FWC is considering the move due to complaints about bears entering neighborhoods and posing threats to drivers.
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FWC monitoring black bear in tree on Gulf Breeze Parkway, advises public to give it space
The bear is in a tree in the median just past the Live Oak Village shopping center. FWC officers have been to the area to monitor the situation. FWC provided WEAR News this statement Thursday ...